Essentials South Africa – August 2019

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Angela Dowden

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These sneaky cheats will help you shed

unwanted kilos – no diet required

Zero-effort

S WA P YOU R

SANDWICH FOR SOUP

Soup increases satisfaction compared with

non-liquid meals that have similar ingredients

and kilojoule content, according to studies at

Pennsylvania State University. Instead of a

chicken salad sandwich, try a large bowl of

chicken and veg soup with a small slice of bread.

EAT EggS FOR

BREAKFAST

a study of overweight

women who ate two eggs in

the morning found that they

felt a lot less hungry during

the day, and consumed

fewer kilojoules over the

next 36 hours, compared

to when they ate bagels

for breakfast.

DRINK MORE

WAT E R

Staying fully hydrated can

curb the urge to snack. Drink

at least six to eight cups of

liquid a day (cups of herbal

tea count too). What’s more,

research shows that drinking

500ml cold water increases

resting metabolism by up

to 30% for about

an hour.

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f the thought of living on liquids and feasting on

celery sticks makes you want to curl up in a dark

corner with a slab of chocolate, we’ve got good

news. believe it or not, you really can shift the

extra bulge you’ve been carrying around by making

small changes to your eating habits. simply tweak your

portion sizes, make a few healthy swaps and get moving.

CHOOSE FAT-FREE MILK

Try fat-free milk – it has over 200 fewer kilojoules

and less saturated fat per cup than full cream.